Innovation ◊ Integrity ◊ Accountability ◊ Commitment to Excellence ◊ Teamwork Item 6A Consider adopting Ordinance 923 to amend Chapter 4, Animals, of the City of Southlake Code of Ordinances by amending Article II “Control and Care” to reflect recent changes in State law related to the control and care of animals.

Innovation ◊ Integrity ◊ Accountability ◊ Commitment to Excellence ◊ Teamwork During the past legislative session, State statutes were adopted that regulate the restraint of dogsDuring the past legislative session, State statutes were adopted that regulate the restraint of dogs Current City Ordinance does not reflect the recent changes in State legislation and needs to be modified to reflect the new statutesCurrent City Ordinance does not reflect the recent changes in State legislation and needs to be modified to reflect the new statutes Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law

Innovation ◊ Integrity ◊ Accountability ◊ Commitment to Excellence ◊ Teamwork New State statutes prohibitNew State statutes prohibit –The owner of a dog from leaving the dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement Between the hours of 10pm & 6amBetween the hours of 10pm & 6am Within 500 feet of school premisesWithin 500 feet of school premises In the case of extreme weatherIn the case of extreme weather Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law

Innovation ◊ Integrity ◊ Accountability ◊ Commitment to Excellence ◊ Teamwork Proposed change amends Article II, “Control and Care” of Chapter 4 “Animals” of the Code of Ordinances to include the new State statutesProposed change amends Article II, “Control and Care” of Chapter 4 “Animals” of the Code of Ordinances to include the new State statutes Ordinance defines key termsOrdinance defines key terms Ordinance defines exceptionsOrdinance defines exceptions Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law

Innovation ◊ Integrity ◊ Accountability ◊ Commitment to Excellence ◊ Teamwork Questions? Wade Goolsby (817)